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Two new "breakthrough" drugs to treat breast cancer have been given the green light for use on the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approved palbociclib and ribociclib after negotiating prices for the treatments. Research shows the drugs slow down advanced cancer for at least 10 months and can delay the need for chemotherapy. Around 8,000 people in England will now have access to the medications. There are about 45,000 new diagnoses of breast cancer in the country each year. Palbociclib had earlier been rejected by NICE because of its high cost. One cycle of palbociclib...

If you are looking at this blog then it is most likely you are suffering from some type of temporary or permanent hair loss. Maybe you have a cold bald head and are looking for a soft comfy cotton hat to keep your head at an even temperature... well Bold Beanies are the hair loss headwear for you.    Scientists however seem to have made a breakthrough in curing Alopecia and hair thinning and found a baldness cure: Treatment for alopecia and baldness as ‘stem cells’ RE-GROW hair. HAIR loss is being reversed with a new treatment that cures baldness,...

"Breast cancer can resurface after remaining dormant for 15 years following successful treatment, a study has found." Sometimes it just takes one word or thought to throw you back into the fear that is a cancer diagnosis... that ongoing fear of my Breast Cancer returning in another part of my body. I've debated wether to share this article or not with others, however in the ongoing debate about Tamoxifen I thought this was a very interesting study. I've been taking Tamoxifen now for nine years and whilst I've suffered with many side effects, I still think it is has been...

New Liberty hair loss hat added to the women's selection of hair loss headwear on the Bold Beanies Website. Free UK Delivery over £30 and fast international shipping direct to yourself or a loved one.  This beautiful new additional is a gorgeous traditional floral print from Liberty Art Fabrics in London. Famous for its quality and recognisable prints all around the world, this Liberty Sara Bold Beanie looks great on its own or layered up for all women. Rose and pink flowers on a delicate soft navy and blue background. Super silky and soft, our cancer hats are made of...

Hair Growth – The Stages Have you ever wondered why your hair does not grow past one point no matter how much you try? This is because, contrary to popular belief, your hair has a life cycle of 3-5 years after which it falls out to let a new hair grow in its place. Stage 1: Anagen This is the phase when the hair grows out from the follicles, and the shaft is continuously constructed, increasing the length of your hair. This phase can last for 2-6 years. Stage 2: Catagen In this phase, your hair prepares to go into...